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Jefferson Regional Hospital hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Event

Tuesday, September 24 by Alex Bivens

During the month of October, Jefferson Regional Hospital will be observing breast cancer awareness month with an event at the White Hall Community Center Oct. 9. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show, Laura Beth Shaner talked about that event. Shaner also talked about the menu... Read More.

Hestand Stadium to host first Fair and Rodeo Show since COVID

Tuesday, September 24 by Alex Bivens

After an absence of several years because of COVID, the Southeast Arkansas District Livestock Show, Rodeo and Fair is returning to Hestand Stadium this week, and with it, a carnival. Dale Dixon, Secretary-Treasurer of the Fair Association was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning... Read More.

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UAPB sets Fall Summit Oct. 2, other schools invited to participate

Monday, September 23 by Ray King

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) Office of Career Services announces its upcoming UAPB Fall Career Summit on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. This event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Kenneth L. Johnson Sr. Complex, H.O. Clemmons... Read More.

Boozman, Heinrich introduce act to extend kids free access to national parks

Monday, September 23 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) introduced the Every Kid Outdoors Extension Act to provide free access to national parks and other public lands to all American fourth graders and their families through 2031. “Introducing young Americans to our national... Read More.

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3 killed in separate Pulaski County accidents

Monday, September 23 by Ray King

Three people were killed in three separate traffic accidents in Pulaski County this weekend, two on Saturday and one on Sunday. According to preliminary reports, the victims were identified as Jamecio Williams, 36, of North Little Rock, Jesse Henderson, 50, of Sherwood and Lavell Garrett,... Read More.

State lawmakers adopt rule to help pharmacists

Friday, September 20 by Ray King

An Arkansas legislative subcommittee on Thursday adopted an emergency rule to help pharmacies around the state deal with Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM) and the costs associated with them. PBM’s act as middlemen between pharmacies and insurance companies and decide which drugs are covered, how much... Read More.

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Senator Boozman, AIM calling for improvements in maternal health care

Friday, September 20 by Ray King

U.S. Sen. John Boozman and Arkansans for Improving Maternal Health (AIM) are calling for immediate action to address the critical gaps in maternal health care across Arkansas, as highlighted by the latest March of Dimes report. Arkansas currently ranks sixth in the nation for... Read More.

Welcome Dr. Eddie L. Branch: UAPB’s New Chairperson of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

Friday, September 20 by Alex Bivens

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is pleased to introduce Dr. Eddie L. Branch, Ph.D., as the new Chairperson of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science in the School of Arts & Sciences. An accomplished academic and former Senior Principal Systems... Read More.

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Davis is this week Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week

Thursday, September 19 by Greg

Kylon Davis, Sr RB from White Hall, is this week Kevin Bonnette State Farm Jefferson County Player of the Week. Davis had 29 rushes for 162 yards and 2 TDs last week in the Bulldogs loss to Morrillton. Kylon is shown here with position... Read More.

Plans for watershed project ready for review

Thursday, September 19 by Ray King

Plans Are Available for Review Regarding the City of Pine Bluff Watershed Project Pine Bluff, AR – The City of Pine Bluff announces that a Draft Watershed Plan-Environmental Assessment (Draft Plan-EA) has been prepared for review and public comment. This plan is a critical step... Read More.

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Fire aftermath sparks unexpected expansion for EASI

Thursday, September 19 by Alex Bivens

The recent fire that destroyed the former Baptist Church on West 6th also caused damage to the Emergency Ambulance Service Inc., (EASI) office building next door. Josh Bishop, the CEO of EASI was a recent guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show and talked about... Read More.

Grant County opens new solid waste facility

Thursday, September 19 by Ray King

A new solid waste facility for Grant County is now open, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper. The new public facility, located at 309 Gazke Drive in Sheridan replaces the former facility on South Rose Street that has been deactivated. It had been in operation... Read More.

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